Accepting help with care can be hard
There are a lot of things to come to terms with when you have a life-limiting illness.
- You may feel that you are losing control over situations and decisions.
- You may find it difficult to cope with how life is changing.
- You may need time to adjust to the changes.
- You may have to rely on other people for things that you used to be able to do.
- You may worry that you are making a lot of work for your carer.
- You may have concerns about the cost of being cared for.
All of this can cause anxiety. There are information and resources that can help.
When someone is dying, the thought of losing mobility and of being bed-bound may cause concern. You may prefer to have your family members perform your personal care or you may prefer others to do it.
Many people say they are worried about being a burden. But carers will often say it brings them satisfaction to care. They can feel that they have grown through the experience.
Leaving a legacy